PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldTaiwan Increases Defence Spending to Deter War, Says Leader
Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, announced plans to increase defence spending to deter war amid rising military pressure from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory. The government has allocated a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) for 2027, over 3% of GDP, aiming to strengthen military capabilities without provoking conflict. This move also signals Taiwan's commitment to its own defence to the United States.
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